Abstract: The upper flight of an endless filter belt is supported by a backing sheet as it passes through a feeding and initial partial dewatering zone. The upper flight of the filter belt then passes through a main dewatering zone while being subjected to pressure in a direction to force liquid therethrough. Drainage slots in the upper surface of the backing sheet extend at an angle to the direction of travel of the upper flight and leave narrow strips between adjacent slots which engage the under surface of the upper flight.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 29, 1974
Date of Patent:
March 2, 1976
Assignee:
Passavant-Werke Michelbacher Huette
Inventors:
Ulrich Stahl, Oswald Busse, Hugo Klesper, Werner Junker
Abstract: A low cost water filter apparatus including a valve rotor rotatable within a valve housing which rotor may be rotated within the valve housing when necessary for the purpose of engaging a bypass safety feature, or for the purpose of shutting off the flow of water through the filter unit prior to changing the filter element.